Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. Chancellor's Medal winner, Maisy Wilkes 18 July 2024 Sheffield student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal A Sheffield student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the University of Sheffield prestigious Chancellor’s Medal. A Peregrine Falcon sitting on the tower of St George's Church. Credit: Chris Greenwood, Sheffield Bird Study Group 12 July 2024 Sheffield Peregrines soaring high The University of Sheffield is celebrating the remarkable success story of its resident Peregrine Falcons, with three new chicks now having flown the nest, making the total number of birds raised on site to 34. 10 July 2024 University of Sheffield retains top spot in Russell Group in National Student Survey The University of Sheffield is top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (10 July 2024). Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign (image credit Dimitar Epihov, Leverhulme Centre, University of Sheffield) 10 July 2024 Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown. Search Teachers’ wellbeing doesn’t fully recover over the Christmas break, study finds Primary and secondary school teachers experiencing high levels of exhaustion when term ends are typically still recovering by the time school starts again, a research project into teachers’ mental health over Christmas breaks has found. 28 December 2022 New artificial intelligence tool speeds up diagnosis for thousands of NHS heart patients A pioneering AI tool which provides a quick and comprehensive analysis of the heart’s function could improve future heart disease care by aiding earlier diagnosis and giving more detailed information about the heart’s function. 19 December 2022 World’s first 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023 The first ever 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year as part of a pioneering research project to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 16 December 2022 Major new project to study ways to improve access of poor to nutritious foods in India A new research project to study ways in which poor communities in India can gain improved access to nutrient-dense foods in climate-friendly ways has been launched. 14 December 2022 University of Sheffield start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market A University of Sheffield spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market. 7 December 2022 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Current page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 … Next page Next › Last page Last »